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How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Mar. 16, 2017.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
posted: Mar. 01, 2017.
Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Feb. 14, 2017.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
posted: Jan. 30, 2017.
It takes only a short time neglecting your oral hygiene before you begin to notice some unpleasant things with your gums: swelling, redness or even bleeding. These are all Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Jan. 22, 2017.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
posted: Jan. 07, 2017.
If you've undergone treatment for periodontal (gum) disease, you know how involved it can be. After several sessions of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) removal, your swollen, red Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Dec. 30, 2016.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
You know the basics of great oral hygiene: Brush and floss daily; see your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups; and watch your diet, especially Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Nov. 30, 2016.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
posted: Nov. 15, 2016.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth. Gum Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Oct. 31, 2016.
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
posted: Oct. 23, 2016.
If you've noticed one of your teeth feeling loose, you're right to believe it's not a good thing. Loose permanent teeth are a sign of an underlying problem. Periodontal (gum) Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Oct. 08, 2016.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 23, 2016.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Sep. 08, 2016.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Oral Irrigation can be an Effective Alternative to Traditional Flossing
posted: Aug. 24, 2016.
Great oral hygiene is built on two principal tasks — daily brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque — a thin film of bacteria and food particles — from broad Read moreCategory: Oral Health